Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Policy Center for the New South which is a new Moroccan Think Tank offering frequent opportunities to researchers and Staff. Internships and volunteer positions will also be frequently updated. Because of recruiting volume, we regret that we can only accept applications for positions that are currently open and only those applicants who are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & GEOPOLITICS

Posted : February 07, 2019

The Policy Center for the New South is seeking a pro-active and highly-organized person for a full-time research internship within the International Relations & Geopolitics team.

The intern will be tasked with supporting the International Relations & Geopolitics team in its research into key themes and regions in Africa.
As well as a strong interest in African affairs, applicants should have rigorous research and analysis abilities and clear and concise communication skills. More important than in-depth knowledge of any particular topic is an enthusiasm to learn and a willingness to work hard. Reliability and an acute attention to detail are a must. With the approval and the support of our researchers, interns may have the opportunity of publishing a paper on a theme of mutual interest to them and to the PCNS.

Key areas of responsibility

• Assist the research team with data collection and background research. This will involve the review and analysis of national and international media sources, scholarly articles and official reports.
• Carry out literature and evidence reviews, including identifying relevant research evidence, appraising the quality of evidence and writing up key findings.
• Actively participate in research projects and team meetings.
• Support the work of the research team as needed. This will involve administrative and reporting tasks.
• Support PCNS events as needed. This will involve logistical and people-facing tasks.

Education, experience and knowledge requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite including MS Word and Excel
• Must be flexible, congenial, a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast-paced, complex environment
• English and French language fluency (reading, speaking, and writing) required

Time Period

The internship period will be three months, with a starting time to be agreed on with the team.

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP – ECONOMICS

The intern will be tasked with supporting the Economics team in its research into key themes and regions in Africa.
As well as a strong interest in African affairs, applicants should have rigorous research and analysis abilities and clear and concise communication skills. More important than in-depth knowledge of any particular topic is an enthusiasm to learn and a willingness to work hard. Reliability and an acute attention to detail are a must. With the approval and the support of our researchers, interns may have the opportunity of publishing a paper on a theme of mutual interest to them and to the PCNS.

Key areas of responsibility

• Assist the research team with data collection and background research. This will involve the review and analysis of relevant databases, scholarly articles and official reports.
• Carry out literature and evidence reviews, including identifying relevant research evidence, appraising the quality of evidence and writing up key findings.
• Actively participate in research projects and team meetings.
• Support the work of the research team as needed. This will involve administrative and reporting tasks.
• Support PCNS events as needed. This will involve logistical and people-facing tasks.

Education, experience and knowledge requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word and Excel, as well as econometric analysis software such as EViews or Stata.
• Must be flexible, congenial, a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast-paced, complex environment
• English and French language fluency (reading, speaking, and writing) required

Time Period

The internship period will be three months, with a starting time to be agreed on with the team.

The intern will be tasked with supporting our Senior Fellows in their research into urban planning and public policy.
As well as a strong interest in this field of work, applicants should have rigorous research and analysis abilities and clear and concise communication skills. More important than in-depth knowledge of any particular topic is an enthusiasm to learn and a willingness to work hard. Reliability and an acute attention to detail are a must.

Key areas of responsibility

• Assist our involved Senior Fellows with data collection and background research. This will involve the review and analysis of relevant databases, scholarly articles and official reports.
• Carry out literature and evidence reviews, including identifying relevant research evidence, appraising the quality of evidence and writing up key findings.
• Actively participate in research projects and meetings.
• Support the work of the Senior Fellows as needed. This will involve administrative and reporting tasks.
• Support PCNS events as needed. This will involve logistical and people-facing tasks.

Education, experience and knowledge requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word and Excel
• Must be flexible, congenial, a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast-paced, complex environment
• English and French language fluency (reading, speaking, and writing) required

Time Period

The internship period will be three months, with a starting time to be agreed on with the team.